Liam Boyce set to return for Ross County against Celtic

Ross County boss Jim McIntyre admits he would have to be “crazy” not to consider fit-again Liam Boyce for the League Cup semi-final against Celtic on Sunday.

The 24-year-old striker has been out since breaking his hand against Kilmarnock on December 29 but has resumed training with the rest of the squad this week ahead of the visit to Hampden Park.

Asked if he was willing to take a risk on his prolific Northern Ireland international, even by putting him on the bench, McIntyre was optimistic.

Speaking at the national stadium, he said: “The advice we have been given is that as soon as he joins in training he is available for selection so I think you would be crazy not to think about putting Liam in.

“He has scored 17 goals in 24 appearances, I think, so with stats like that then - when you create chances against Celtic you have to take them - he has been a key player for us this year and it is just great to have him back in the squad.